The independent, oil palm smallholders in Bangkal village have been supported to be certified according to the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) standards.

The certification process commenced in April 2023 and involved mapping of smallholders, training and supporting farmers to obtain all the necessary legal documents. Farmers were also trained on free and fair work, occupational health and safety, and identification of high conservation value areas.

Farmers in the village belong to a district, oil palm farmer association called, which was established to provide services for all farmers in Seruyan district who wish to be certified. The district farmer association aims to reduce the costs of certification by bringing it to scale.

Intervention Details:

• Number of farmers supported: 27 farmers
• Total area: 49 hectares
• Number of land parcels: 40 land parcels
• Total production (per year): 18 ton per hectare (estimated value, data is still being checked and the audit process is still ongoing)

Impacts:
Oil palm farmers have learned good agricultural practices and obtained legal documentation.